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Ghosts and the Japanese: Cultural Experience in Japanese Death Legends

by Michiko Iwasaka

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ISBN13: 9780874211795
ISBN10: 0874211794
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Publisher Comments:

The authors show that everyday beliefs and customs, particularly death traditions, offer special insight into the culture of Japan.

Book News Annotation:

Iwasaka (Japanese, U. of Trier, Germany) and Toelken (history and English, Utah State U.) illustrate the ongoing traditions and customs surrounding the Japanese attitudes toward life and death by examining Japanese ghost legends and artwork portraying ghosts. Includes color illustrations.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 125-131) and index.
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ISBN:
9780874211795
Subtitle:
Cultural Experience in Japanese Death Legends
With:
Toelken, Barre
With:
Toelken, Barre
Designed:
Hufford, David J.
Author:
Iwasaka, Michiko
Author:
Toelken, Barre
Designed:
Hufford, David J.
Publisher:
Utah State University Press
Location:
Logan, Utah :
Subject:
Folklore & Mythology
Subject:
Death
Subject:
Legends
Subject:
Folklore
Subject:
Japan
Subject:
Death & Dying
Subject:
Funeral rites and ceremonies
Subject:
Japan Social life and customs.
Subject:
Legends -- Japan -- History and criticism.
Subject:
Customs & Traditions
Subject:
Folklore -- Japan.
Edition Description:
First
Series Volume:
no. A-669
Publication Date:
December 1994
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
138
Dimensions:
8.44x5.58x.45 in. .52 lbs.
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